Kulusevski returns to Spurs squad for Coventry clash after injury
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 12:07 · Archive
Dejan Kulusevski will return to Tottenham's matchday squad for the first time in over 500 days for Monday's Premier League match against Coventry. The Swedish playmaker has been out since May 2025 with a serious knee injury that required two surgeries. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Kulusevski would be on the bench, describing it as 'great news' and noting that 'he suffered too much. He deserves to feel emotion on the pitch'.
Spurs will be without seven players for the clash. Savio reported a muscular problem before the squad travelled to Marbella for a warm-weather training camp this week and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. Lucas Bergvall picked up a knee issue during Manchester United's match last weekend and is out for approximately two weeks. Pedro Porro, the vice-captain, is also absent with a hamstring injury but could return for Chelsea's visit next weekend. Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended.
Tottenham begin the match bottom of the Premier League table and searching for their first league win of the season. They drew 1-1 at Manchester United last weekend, a result that came too soon for Kulusevski to be involved in the matchday squad.
How it is being reported
- Watch: How Dejan Kulusevski reacted as Tottenham return game confirmedDe Zerbi says Kulusevski “deserves to feel emotion on the pitch”Evening Standard · 18 Oct, 12:29
- Dejan Kulusevski to finally return to Spurs matchday squad after more than 500 daysBottom-of-the-table Spurs will be missing seven players for the clash with CoventryIndependent Sport · 18 Oct, 11:49
- Tottenham XI vs Coventry: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier LeagueSpurs could welcome back Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski in must-win clashEvening Standard · 17 Oct, 10:30
In this story: Dejan Kulusevski · Tottenham · Coventry · Roberto De Zerbi · Pedro Porro · Savio · Lucas Bergvall
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